MITCH BECKER – 52

Pierz — Mitchell “Mitch” Becker, 52, of Pierz, formerly of New York Mills, died Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at his home with his wife and sons by his side.

Becker was born February 9, 1974, in Fridley to Kenneth and Rebecca (Dorenbush) Becker. He graduated from New York Mills High School in 1992 and earned an elementary education degree from Mayville State University. He married Brenda Peterson on June 28, 1997, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills. He was an elementary teacher at Holy Trinity Catholic School and coached youth softball, wrestling and baseball. He also co-owned and operated Becker Screen Printing and Design, The Clothesline and The Lion’s Den in Royalton with his wife. He enjoyed hunting, planting trees, spending time outdoors with his family and mentoring young athletes. He helped establish the first Pierz High School Trap Team.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda; sons Cavin (Marli), Cale and Chase; parents Kenneth and Rebecca Becker; sister Michelle (Rod) Marsh; extended family; and six great-nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, two uncles, an aunt and his stepmother-in-law.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills, with Pastor Kirk Douglas officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 22, at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Pierz, with a time of sharing at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in New York Mills.

Memorials are preferred to the Pierz Legion Baseball Park.

Arrangements are being handled by Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service.

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